The application means it is unlikely that Hlophe’s bid to review the misconduct finding against him will be heard this year
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/ 6 September 2009
The JSC found that Hlophe’s actions were improper, but did not constitute the "gross misconduct" legally required for impeachment.
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/ 23 October 2007
The Ministry of Justice needs to speed up the formation of an appropriate complaints mechanism dealing with judges, the National Association of Democratic Lawyers said on Tuesday. This follows the controversy surrounding Cape Judge President John Hlophe.
The lawful decision by the Judicial Services Commission (JSC) not to continue its inquiry into Cape Judge President John Hlophe has upset some people, the Black Lawyers’ Association (BLA) said on Tuesday. ”It’s an outcome they don’t like,” BLA president Henry Msimang said.